What Gunnar Doesn't Tell You | Product Review

Gunnar Optiks Lens Review
By Oliver Torres - ABO Certified Optician
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You may not know this, but all Gunnar lenses have a +.25 magnification. This isn't always clear to the consumer when they purchase the glasses. Don't worry, it's safe for your eyes and Gunnar is getting better and making it clear to the consumer that this is present in the lenses.
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[@Bahemut99]

Watched a review of the gunnar glasses by a popular youtuber, he was just loud and obnoxious and unhelpful. You definitely deserve more subscribers for your informative, calm presentation. Thank you for that.

[@EyeInfluence]

Thank you so much for that feedback. Our community isn't large but it's strong thanks to supporters like you. Have a great weekend!

[@jfoquendo]

@@EyeInfluence i HAVE TO SECOND BAHEMUT Very pleasant informative i may just get them because of this thank you

[@tsohgallik]

Sounds like The Techne 😆😭😆😭

[@ScoobyDigites]

Been wearing gunner for a week. My eyes don't feel as tired and worn out by the end of the day.

[@zero12590]

I can confirm this with mine as well.

[@marjorie989]

I have been having prescription glasses issues for year now and feel that your videos will go along way in helping me resolve my issues. Your videos are so informative and helpful. Many thanks to you for taking the time to make them🙂

[@AntonioKowatsch]

I'm just wearing regular sunglasses when I'm on my computer. (Matrix-style).

[@brentsnolan862]

Me to LOL

[@V1Speed360]

I agree with everything said here, and I have also noticed my eyes are not as dry because these glasses actually sit very close to the eyes and wrap around the face.. I can tell there is definitely more moisture maintained as the fan on my desk is not blowing into my eyes as much. They really are great! Worth the purchase.. my only complaint is that all their glasses are not that great looking... sort of look nerdy but If they could get the styling down better I would wear them out and about but unfortunately these stay on my desk at home.

[@kylemarksman365]

Thank you that’s the kind of specification that I needed to really understand more about these I ordered some pretty much blind other than the fact that they block blue light this helped me understand more about them thank you!

[@chinoytheman]

I like listening to you talk. Calming effect. Nevertheless you have convinced me to, at least, try Gunnars myself

[@milenmilanov7520]

Thank you for this video. I was thinking of buying a pair of glasses from this brand because my work day is like 8-9+ hours looking and focusing on a computer screen. I am really happy that I found out your video with your perfect and unbiased explanation on what is happening when you put them on. Thanks a lot!

[@ThomasPaine71]

I know this is an old post, but I was looking for reviews on the gunnar lenses, specifically the new amber-react lenses I just got from my 6 Seige pre-order. You had an EXCELLENT video on the gunnar lenses and provided a lot of great info. Thank you for that. I know to now wear them for viewing distance stuff now, just stick to the computer. I work in IT and am on the stupid thing far too much.

[@Ensource]

good vid and transparent discourse! Learned a few things here. props for bringing in the measuring machine!

[@erterrill]

SO glad I found your video today!! I spend A LOT of hours in front of my monitors. Having cataracts already, my eyes KILL me at the end of a 6 to 7 hour or more session of sitting in front of my monitors... Have a great day and thanks again!

[@EyeInfluence]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked the video.

[@abdulwodud8737]

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[@altafmohammed3229]

If you want those glasses with high quality in the best price. Please contact or whataapp [phone]

[@WavyVaporizers]

Hope you're using cannabis which helps alot with cataracks.. you dont nees to smoke it to medicate u can ingest it or use a REAL vaporizer which actually vapes the cannabis and foesnt burn (combustion) which is very bad for u..

[@ArchWinds]

Glad you're a pro on glasses. This has been one of the most useful reviews for gunnar glasses so far.

[@EyeInfluence]

Glad to help Paul.

[@daytradingwithnuke9976]

This has been a great video. My wife got me a pair for Christmas. Going to be pushing out your video to our clients if you don't mind because so many of us could use this from staring at multiple monitors all day every day. Great video and amazing break down!!! Keep it coming!!!

[@EyeInfluence]

Wow wow wow! Thank you for that feedback. Glad to help.

[@evgeniasenov9470]

Very helpful.That little perscription they got ruined it for me.I returned the same pair on the video back to the site I purchased them from.Makes my eyesight even worse than it is,and I got mad headaches.Thanks to your video,I found out what the problem is,very helpful!

[@legocircus]

This was incredibly informative, I learned a lot. Thank you so much for sharing such a well-made video.

[@ptrifonov1]

What a great video, and thanks for the explanation. I was wondering why my gunnars seems "off", as the viewed seemed almost "blurry" when giving them a go. Cheers mate!

[@LBG]

Thank you very much for this detailed explanation. I have been considering getting one of these recently and its good to get a review from an Optician.

[@EyeInfluence]

Glad to help.

[@nakor3294]

Thanks for this video. My last eye check told me I could do with +0.25 but they could only prescribe +0.5 as a minimum. I'll look into Gunnars due to this.

[@subatomiczero]

Thank you so much for the info. I was recently looking to purchase a pair and this was great.

[@connornumba2295]

Great video! I've been using these for almost 5 years and I absolutely love them.

[@EyeInfluence]

Thanks for the feedback! They are great glasses.

[@camiversa8723]

Thank you, I have just tried them and I was wondering about the reason for the magnification, but could not find more specific details on their website! Great review thanksss!

[@oddgreen]

VERY good review, professional and interesting.

[@everypesocounts3581]

Thanks hearing some professional thoughts about it put me at ease.

[@clintdeguzman]

I hardly give feedbacks but this review deserves a positive feedback. Thank you for this very informative review as I am currently looking at purchasing a pair of Gunnar glasses.

[@MatthewFling]

Great info, you should do a review of the HyperX Gaming Eyewear. Thinking about buying them.

[@jedi_chrome]

Just got these for Christmas and this video confirmed what I was seeing. Thanks dude.

[@jedi_chrome]

I noticed the zoom right away using my PC-- but yeah, wow, they are great!

[@TheBlabla20000]

Great Vid. Thanks a lot! Does this effect apply on all al gunnar glasses?

[@AshishMagroria]

Thanks for this calm informative review. Does curvature in frame between left and right lens cause issues when wearing prescription specs for nearsightedness?

[@j.gtheautotech8455]

Thank you this makes me more happy about my purchase

[@ninakang419]

thank you for the great tips!!! Im ordering mine today :)

[@mysteryoz1]

Thank you so much for the information!

[@tonigadzhev7175]

Thank you for this review. Can I ask if the glasses you used are with Natural Focus (0.0) or Gunnar Focus (0.2), based on the info on their website? Thanks once again.

[@Santiak.]

Bought a pair of their glasses, but so far i haven't been able to wear them for more than 5 or 10 minutes before my eyes start to hurt - I can feel the strain immediately, especially at the outermost/top edge of the eyeball. Don't know if it's because I have above average vision (according to an eye exam, at least), but I feel like my eyes have to compensate more with them on than without. They do mention on their website now that the regular lenses have magnification. However, most 3rd party retailers don't - and arent aware! - nor do they give you the option of choosing the non-magnifying lenses Gunnar has (called "Natural focus" as opposed to the standard lenses called "GUNNAR focus"). So, yeah, the magnification might be theoretically beneficial, but that's assuming you are sitting a certain distance from your monitor and tend not to move your eyes but your head to navigate the screen. But most experienced users i know move their eyes and not their head, to avoid neck strain, and they sit at a distance that's comfortable for their natural eyesight. So in my experience, they're good if you have horrible positioning and computer use manners, but they also will reinforce some of those (like the neck strain). If you're already comfortable but just want to avoid blue light, these aren't the brand for you - especially if you plan on buying from a 3rd party, and especially if you want any other model than the Vertex and Intercept models, which are the ONLY (adult) models you can choose "Natural focus" lenses for.

[@palmab]

I second that!

[@Santiak.]

As an update; after scouring the shops that sold their glasses in my country (Denmark), I could conclude that indeed no reseller is aware that the standard lenses have magnification. So I bit the proverbial bullet and ordered a pair if Interceptors with "Natural focus" (0 magnification) directly from them - as mentioned, only Interceptor and Vertex frames has that option, and only for the 64 rated glass type. No strength is MUCH more comfortable for me, and are recommendable, but the hazzle involved in getting a pair, and the extra cost involved, still don't quite mount up to being worth it. So if you can get them without strength in your country, they might be worth it. Just be aware that any reseller is unlikely to be aware that "standard" from GUNNAR means +0.2 magnification. On an aside, I brought the previous pair to work, and not a single person among my 7 (programmer) colleagues finds them comfortable enough to do much else than try them on, and conclude that they strain their eyes almost immediately. And note that I brought them in the guise of "having an old pair lying around", planning to tell anyone who might end up using them why I didn't use them afterward, to avoid bias. And among them were both people much younger and older than me, and with and without poorer eyesight. The 0.2 magnification was either insufficient for those that needed it, or too much for those that didn't, so I can only conclude GUNNAR is severely shooting themselves in the foot with this. Maybe they were wearing GUNNAR Focus lenses when they were taking aim.. *ba-dum tish* Anyway, as mentioned, without focus, if looking only at the glasses, I can recommend the glasses themselves, but I can't bring myself to recommend them due to the process of getting ones without being so obscure and opaque for everyone involved.

[@roninflyer]

@@Santiak. exactly man. I ordered one myself this week because all of the good reviews and cant wear it longer than a minute.

[@user-sj9lt2gv7q]

Omg this was the comment I was searching. Please help me to if you see. So I got Gunnar Focus without knowing about magnification. I got it couple days ago. And as soon as I put them on, I had headache and dizziness little bit. And I could see that things look slightly bigger and closer than their reality. I definitely felt something is special in the lenses. But I didn’t like it. And I also didn’t like my eyes staring at me back. It was having reflection of my eyes and skin under eyes I could see and it was bothering me. I am thinking if I should return and get natural focus instead. I don’t have any vision problems thanks to God. I see well and my recent eye exam doctor told me to come back for dilated whole eye check up after 2 years. So I have no problem with my eyes, but I wonder if these magnification glasses will harm my eyes. Coz I felt the little headache and very light dizziness. I am thinking too much now on what to do.

[@nobully_osu]

so professional, how do you not have more subs???

[@yourdailyphix8832]

100% Agree. This deserves top comment!

[@ggzii]

kids like clickbait and loud fake douches

[@Keeg64]

It has to do with algorithm. A lot of very quality niche channels sit in the 50k-100k sub range. Try filtering results to that. It will 'fix' KZbin for you.

[@talisman006]

thanks so much for this important info!

[@Kanoog]

I've been wearing mine for roughly 3 years and when I don't have them on I notice instant eye strain. I have 20/200 vision so these for me are perfect as I'm also a graphic designer and I enjoy playing video games as well.

[@dandycadent]

Thank you for the video, I found it informative !

[@Komrade_M]

im looking for a pair of these lenses as i spend many hours in front of a monitor. other reviews mentioned that there is a slight magnification but your video literally shows exactly how much magnification there is (i dont wear glasses btw). excellent review!

[@mgtowanonymous3120]

U best read what I said about em first

[@justincarnes1]

Thank you so much for not being annoying and overly loud

[@2kute2luv]

Thank you for this review!

[@stevenikazy2943]

Well presented with excellent content. Thanks!

[@jivotamiepopfolk1]

Hey and greetings for the amazing channel! I have the following question: I have myopia and normal glasses with -1,5 which I wear always. I don't wear them when working/gaming on the computer. Can I use pair of gunnars while gaming or is it bad to wear such with myopia ?

[@jarayn]

Thanks for the video. The only thing I would mention is that the reviews I read and the FAQ on the gunnar website all mention that the non rx lenses are 0.2 diopter. Its also apparently in the manual though I cant confirm that since I havent bought yet. Its not on the main page but it certainly isnt a secret, it is what drew me to them in the first place in fact.

[@EyeInfluence]

I hope they are more transparent about it. I know they don't want to put it in bold print on the front page but I think you'll agree that most people don't find that Gunnar is making it obvious enough. Just scroll through the comments of this video. Many people don't know about it. I'm not against the magnification. It's not a negative. I made this video for consumer awareness and general computer eyewear information.

[@Leviajohnson]

This is the most helpful product review I've ever seen.

[@EyeInfluence]

Thank you Levi! Here to serve.

[@cLam1990]

Very well done video and descriptions. @Eye Influence I am thinking about buying one of these Gunnar's. My eye sight needs a magnification of about -2.75 and -3.25. These are actually messured for the distance. I read from some articles that it is better to use a magnification for a closer distance lower magnification, just to see the specific distance (in this case the monitor which is in most cases 60-65 cm far away from the eyes). So I would need a magnification of about maybe -1.75 and -2.25 (that's just a guess, i need to proof it at the eye doc). What do you think about this?

[@EyeInfluence]

You can order prescription lenses through Gunnar directly from the product page screen.

[@user-pb8jy9iw2b]

Great and honest review!!! It’s very helpful to me!!

[@EyeInfluence]

Glad I could be of help! Have an awesome day!

[@theentheogardener8491]

Hey Oliver! Thanks a ton for the detailed videos. I don't wear glasses yet (20/20 now, but I will need glasses soon, for sure, because I didn't know about computer glasses for decades), but these videos convinced me to pull the trigger on some Gunnar's, and I'm VERY surprised at how much they help. I do have a question for you though. My mother has a VERY weird prescription, like one eye has a custom lense which is close to 1/4" thick, and the other is relatively normal. My question is; do Gunnar, or Felix Gray make custom lenses like that? Or do they just do standard prescriptions? I'm convinced digital eye strain is the cause of her headaches, double vision, and blurry vision. Thanks a ton for your time, and the videos!

[@EyeInfluence]

It sounds like she may have anisometropia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anisometropia) which could be the reason for the thickness difference. Gunnar and Felix Gray offer prescription options but you'll want to check with them to see if they are comfortable with your moms prescription. I hope this info helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a great day.

[@mildredmongcupa4472]

Awesomeee! Thanks dude! I will now definitely buy Gunnar.

[@faraalbaceb819]

Nive video mate , one question, can that amounth of magnification be harmful if i dont use prescription?

[@haykaslanyan6837]

Thank you for useful information. I have a nearsightedness (-1.5, -2.5) and it is uncomfortable when I look far in Gunnars probably because of magnification. Does it hurt my eyes?

[@zaphgaming1766]

this man ia good at youtube why he not bigger than what he is... i feel like he should be in the 100,000+ the way he makes youtube vids..

[@PIGLiveMeantToBeWatched]

Thank you man for your help I very appreciate your work

[@EyeInfluence]

Here to serve. Thanks for watching.

[@ysdfdfk8786]

Thanks for your review! Many people think it's ridiculous to buy glasses for pc work/gaming and to be honest i thought the same until the point I recognized my eyes get very tired form looking at the monitor for hours. After like 5 hours at the pc i can't even read small text anymore. I started to inform myself and now I'm here. And I have to say that is by far the best review on youtube. I will definetly test them out. One question: You think the gunnar intercept fit on a wide head?

[@EyeInfluence]

I have a big head and it fit me just fine. :)

[@AincradGaming]

love your approach and your intro. You're a great content creator and for that ill sub =D

[@EyeInfluence]

Much appreciated.

[@Bogdan.p96]

Hey, nice video! Can I ask you - can my vision be hurt as the acuity (i hope that is the term) of my right eye is much lower than the left's? So at 24yr, can this be the reason for eye tiredness and fatigue when reading and looking at screen, or should it just be the blue screen and I should try one of Gunnar glasses? Thanks in advance!

[@dnlxl]

Thank you! What is your stance on wearing them when driving, shopping etc. (I don't wear prescription glasses)? Reflections and bright light really bother me, I might have Irlens but I am in a country where that would be difficult to diagnose. I ordered a pair of Gunnars to try out if it is gonna make a difference for me. I also spend a lot of time on a laptop.

[@EyeInfluence]

I didn't feel comfortable wearing them walking around. After some time it made me a little dizzy. I prefer to wear computer glasses with magnification only while i'm in front of a computer. Non magnified computer glasses can be worn everywhere just fine. They actually make for good night driving glasses for people with glare sensitivity. I hope this helps. Thanks for reaching out. Have an awesome day!

[@xBlade87x]

Very informative, and I like your presentation. I wear these, I love them. I do however wear them a lot. Do you think this will hurt my eyes over time? I can wear them for hours a day.

[@EyeInfluence]

The tint is really the only thing preventing me from wearing them all day. I personally prefer less color (or non at all if possible) on my computer glasses. Other than that no worries. Hope that helps. Have an awesome day!

[@murishal]

Its written on the bottom of product box. "Gunnar digital eyewear improves visual performance for computer users. Excellent "out of box" solution for those with 20/20 vision or vision corrected to 20/20. AMBeR and CRySTALLINE lenses are tuned to +0.2 diopters and optimised for computer viewing distance."

[@EyeInfluence]

Looks like our videos are working to make that info more transparent. The box didn’t say that before. I order 2 pairs and neither said that “clearly” Thanks for sharing Muris. Have an awesome day!

[@Sahil-qy8vg]

does the magnification harm you in any way? for example if i don't want glasses in the future and i am using these a lot? will the magnification harm my sight meaning i will have to get glasses in the future? Great video, thanks.

[@tommy_outdoors_adv]

Hey quick questions. First, thank you for this profesionnal review :-) i buyed gunnar intercept (without modification of the lens) and it seems that when i watch tv (2,5-3 meters) i dont see as much details as i see without the glasses... (I usualy don t wear optical glasses) and i m surprised because in all the reviews i watched people say the opposite... (i just weared these for a few hours now) is it possible ? Best regards :-)

[@GioMuyFrio_]

Great video man keep up the awesome content!

[@EyeInfluence]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it!!

Hello, Oliver, thanks for a very informative video. Also, I want to note that I am subscriber 1000! I have anisometropia, with my left eye nearsighted and my right eye farsighted. Are there many people who have this condition? Is it worth a discussion on your channel, as far as the best glasses way to correct in aging eyes?

[@EyeInfluence]

Wow!! 1000!!! Thank you so much. I work in an Ophthalmology office so it’s very common for me to see that. Many people live with that just fine. I have quite a few more videos planned directed at people with prescription. Up to this point it’s been mostly towards non prescription people. I’ll have lots of great content coming up soon. Thanks again for the subscription. It means a lot. Have an awesome day!

[@sabufinisher]

This a relly great and unbiassed review.So what about people who made FEMTO Lasik surgery.would this be good? And should i use the one with magnification or not.

[@ArkaTV]

+Eye Influence, Oliver, thank you very much for a detail and a professional review. This is by far more useful info, especially the lensometer test. A question though: How those glasses affects someone with a -0.25 or -0.5 prescription? Thx!

[@EyeInfluence]

It actually serves the same purpose even when the wearer has a slight correction. The mind may not see a magnification difference (since the +.25 of the Gunnars would get canceled out by the -.25 of the wearer) but the eyes will still benefit from the decentered Ocular Centers. The ciliary muscles will continue to feel the relief. I hope that's the info you were looking for. If you want to know anything else please let me know. Thanks and have an awesome day!

[@ArkaTV]

Oliver, thank you for the reply. Though I didn't understand about Gunnars +0.25 cancelling the -0.25. Isn't it like wearing the wrong prescription? Nearsighted wearing farsighted glasses? Or am I missing something? Or at this values it won't matter much? Won't it affect when looking away from computer monitors, for example at a tv monitor that is 4 meters away?

[@EyeInfluence]

Sorry for the confusion, what I meant by those numbers cancelling each other out is that there would be little to no noticeable change in visual acuity. They technically don't qualify as farsighted glasses because of how low the power is. I hope that helped explain it. I'm here to answer any other questions you may have. Thanks!

[@stephaniemolina5046]

Great review! What are the best glasses for someone that spends over 12 hrs a day in front of a monitor?

[@thinmintXD]

Thank you! I wish I had seen this video before buying the gunnar, having no clue that it had magnification & made me feel sick :/ great review though!

[@atharvawadekar8973]

hey do you had spectacles and how do you feel now

[@thinmintXD]

@@atharvawadekar8973 which glasses? I have Gunnar phenom with the yellowish lens with the magnification and I have a pair of work play intercept without magnification coming in the mail today. The phenom made me feel nauseous, you get kinda dizzy if you look at anything more than 2ft away. I'll be trying the ones without magnification soon!

[@thomas.moerman]

I concur, there is a small prescription to them. And yes I like them very much. Only downside, though minor, is that they tend to capture grease from fingers or hair (when you put them on your head) rather easily.

[@aestrivex]

I have a prescription set of gunnars, for which they have magnification (obviously) and pupillary distance specific to my prescription. I wear them all the time, not only for computer use, although I use computers very extensively. I like them, and I think they do help with making my eyes feel relaxed and helping me sleep after using a computer at night, but I can't quantify it.

[@omare5383]

So do you think it is worth the 240$ + shipping !?

[@mysticfakir2029]

I am thinking of getting a pair of Gunnars work-play transition lenses, but after watching this video, am concerned about the 50mm PD. If the glasses cause the eyes to converge, would wearing them as everyday glasses away from the computer screen for a long time likely cause some eye strain?

[@EyeInfluence]

For most it’s so minor that it’s not a problem. I noticed it and I wouldn’t wear them full time. If you want an alternative, look into Felix Gray. They give the option to not have the magnification. I have a video on their product. If you have any other questions just let me know. Thanks for the comment.

[@ChristiernAlbertson]

Gunnar is actually my middle name (and what I was called until I turned 25), so I came close to purchasing a pair when I first saw them, but now you have convinced me to actually place an order. Excellent review and video, but-as others have pointed out-your title is misleading,

[@EyeInfluence]

I didn't intend for the title to be misleading or to be clickbait. So for that particular feedback from the video has been minimal. Most people find the title to be right on target with what I presented. It's not that Gunnar doesn't tell customers, they just don't make it perfectly clear how their lenses work and why some people are unable to use them. Also, that a cool middle name. My middle name is "Danger". As in Austin "Danger" Powers. j/k Thanks for watching the video Chris!

[@tangibleplanetvisualmedia1138]

I know this is an older video but they do mention this in their FAQ, at least now they do. From the FAQ: GUNNAR lens material has specifically tuned focusing power providing you with sharper, clearer vision. This patented lens technology aids natural focusing and reduces stress and strain on your eyes. Less eye strain reduces digital fatigue and issues associated with prolonged computer use. The GUNNAR non-Rx frames have a standard +0.2 diopter that allows the eyes not to strain and stress when looking at close computer distances for extended periods of time.

[@NavNightWolf]

Thanks for the nice video. I have a question, I had near perfect eye sight 2 yrs ago when I checked, I have used Gunnar glasses for 4 years now. I started getting migraine aura about 7 months ago, I noticed I had to shrink my eyes to view far distance. Could the +.25 magnification have caused my eyes to go bad? I will appreciate your response.

[@EyeInfluence]

The power itself wouldn’t do that. It’s possible that you’ve been over working your eyes and so now your having trouble focusing in the distance because of that. Or, your vision is just changing with age. If you’re now around the age of 40, presbyopia May be starting and the .25 on the Gunnar’s May just not be enough to satisfy your eyes anymore. I hope this helps. :)

[@techeun-7871]

I spend more time on my computer, and my gaming monitor, than I should. For 3-4 days per week its usually 15+ hours (daily total, about 12 hours in 1 sitting on average), and for the other few days I usually spend about 9-10 hours on the computer, or my laptop. For years now I have headaches, eye strain, my eyes always feel sleepy, and its become harder to see things that are further away (Its been like this for a while, but I still cant read street signs from distances that others can, and things like that), so i was wondering if these had any long-term negative effect, or if they would help overall long term. Thanks! And your video quality is fantastic, you've got yourself a subscriber.

[@EyeInfluence]

There are definite long term effects. Your muscles strain more when focusing at close to medium range. Those muscles get fatigued and with time they won’t recover as quickly. Maybe you’re already feeling that. Try to take breaks. Relax your eyes by closing them for a few minutes during those long stretches of gaming. That’s gonna be the best solution long term. The glasses will help but not fix the problem. Hope this helps. Thanks for the sub.

[@user-sj9lt2gv7q]

I got it couple days and as soon as I opened it and put them on I felt something was different in vision, and I had slight headache as well right away. Things look bigger and closer. Now am thinking if I should keep them or return. I also don’t like the fact that I can see my eyes reflecting back to me and skin under my eyes.

[@ronimausanti9625]

I got a copy of the one your holding right now, but I wouldn't say it helped my eye strain. I bought them because I've spent many months lately doing exams and gaming from noon till dawn. Maybe it prevents some damage on my eyes, but I personally feel like the pain comes considerably faster when having the glasses on. I regularly take breaks from the glasses because it feels better without. Not sure If I want to continue wearing them at all

[@EyeInfluence]

Taking breaks is the best way to go. I would only wear lenses with power as a last resort. Check out my recent video where I explain why kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqfTe5eIad6Zb8U

[@polytopes1]

Great video! I was diagnosed with dry eyes recently and I game a lot. Would these glasses ease dry eyes or is it mostly for eye strain?

[@EyeInfluence]

Glasses can definitely help with dry eyes by reducing the amount of air that comes in contact with the surface of your eyes. I'm not sure if your doctor suggested artificial tears but that can help. Another not so well known thing is taking Omega-3 supplements. A recent study shows that Omega-3 fatty acids lower the evaporation rate of the film that coats the surface of the eyes. Combine that with just about computer glasses and I think you'll find some relief. Here's an article I wrote on this: www.eyeinfluence.org/single-post/foods-for-healthy-eyes Hope it helps. All the best.

[@rosieran6106]

Yes, cod liver oil rositas is the best and the one i use for omega.

[@Caps78]

Do you recommend the reading glasses with 35% blue light protection

[@user-qo6hg1tq7g]

Bought GUNNAR Vertex yesterday, with product number "VER-00114", i.e. with 35% tint and "Natural-Focus" (+0 diopt.) as was said on their website. But glasses still have some little magnification. I'm I doubt that magnification is necessary for me with normal vision ..

[@altafmohammed3229]

Thank for good info

[@dinoauto2912]

Very nice video! So do you think precription glasses are still the better choise? Or can non-precription glasses (no matter Gunnars or more cheap ones) can demage our eyesight?

[@EyeInfluence]

If you need prescription then that's always going to be your best choice. If you don't need prescription then nonprescription options like those made by Gunnar and others are just fine. They will not cause damage. The only possible negative affect is if you can't tolerate the slight magnification. Hope that helps.

[@HarrySmith3]

@@EyeInfluence Have you tested out any Gunnar prescription lenses? I'm wondering if they add to or change the prescriptions slightly as well, or if they just use what you give them.

[@EyeInfluence]

@@HarrySmith3 Gunnar cannot alter a prescription that was written by your doctor. They may decenter the optical center but that's about it.

[@ebukandefoh8800]

Thanks a lot for the wonderful message. I am using a prescription glass for short sighted, should it be advisable to use gunnar's glass in my situation since i am having short sightedness?

[@EyeInfluence]

Ebuka Ndefoh Gunnar glasses are good for everyone. The power in the lenses is just enough to help and not influence your vision correction needs.

[@blakepuhse8411]

I just bought a pair of Gunnars the other day and have no idea about prescriptions but i think your video was very interesting and informative! I feel much better about my purchase and im excited to tell all my friends about the cool knowledge you gave all of us :) you sir have earned my sub!

[@EyeInfluence]

Glad to help. Thank you from spreading the word. :)

[@rdkuless]

Great review.. Question, If i'm mono-ocular, (right eye blind) will the prism or optical center make a difference? Thanks Robb

[@EyeInfluence]

The decentered optical center should still help when you're looking at things up close.

[@jjonr]

What tint do you recommend for night driving. I am ordering the zeiss drivesafe

[@duke_fleed]

Hi, thanks for this detailed and interesting video. I have a question. I have bought myself similar glasses but a different brand. They are called NoScope. Could you please do a reveiw on them too? I spend a lot of time in front of monitors to, but i feel as if they are making my eyes more tired, however, im not sure since i cant find anyone stating something similar online.

[@EyeInfluence]

Will do! I personally haven’t heard of them but I’ll look into acquiring one. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@duke_fleed]

Thanks for you super fast reply. Ill be eagerly waiting and + sub :)

[@EyeInfluence]

I did some research and found that Noscope glasses are no longer manufactured by the company. It looks like December 31st of 2016 was their last day of operation. Have you had yours for that long?

[@ratuv_YT]

Very informative and carries more weight too, coming from an Optician. Great presentation.

[@EyeInfluence]

Here to help any way I can. Thanks!

[@brophilip]

Great Review!!! I have prescription glasses with blue filter but also wear contacts at times and noticed my eyes had become dependent on the computer filters.... Would this be good for use with contacts?

[@EyeInfluence]

I also wear contacts and though I wouldn't wear the Amber tint version of Gunnar lenses all day (by that I mean out and about on the streets) I've found that the Liquit and Crystalline versions are great for all day use. If you want a non-magnified computer glasses, try the Felix Gray option. The Jemison frames is one that i've tried personally. Hope this helps!

[@goldsteineric]

@@EyeInfluence great video! any reason why you wouldn't wear the Amber lenses all day, out in the streets? thanks for sharing your info

[@EyeInfluence]

@@goldsteineric Personally I didn't like the way it influenced the color of just about everything around me. The amber lens made water in a pond look dirty and it's not dark enough to be a true sunglasses. This wouldn't be a problem wearing them at night though. In fact, they may help with night vision. so long as the magnification isn't bothering you. Hope this helps.

[@goldsteineric]

@@EyeInfluence thank you for sharing your take on it.. appreciate it

[@Slugbunny]

Very interesting to know, thank you!

[@tantelyhasintsoa6848]

Thanks for the video. Can I wear gunnar above my prescription glasses ?

[@EyeInfluence]

They aren’t designed for that type of fit. You can wear them if you wear contacts though.

[@azizramadan6793]

Wait so if there is magnefication won't that affect my eyes and make me need actual glasses over time. Also, after this video would u still recommend buying these glasses if you use alot of electronics, and if so, which ones

[@EyeInfluence]

I actually made a video covering that exact question. But to answer your question, no, your eyes won't get worse but you may become dependant on wearing computer glasses because your eyes will notice the difference. Think of it like coffee. People have become dependant on the cafeen and they can't go through the day without it. Computer glasses are much the same. They help but they don't really make things worse. Our vision is good or bad because it's genetic, not because we spend hours on the computer. To go really deep and evolutionary, if we continue down this path for generations, then our eyes will evolve to become more nearsighted and thus future generations may become increasingly dependant on glasses even if their great grand parents didn't. Hope this helps. Sorry for the long response.

[@book1302]

do you think you could male a review with lensometer on swanwick fitover glasses? do you think people that they already have prescription glasses could use over prescription glasses? thank you for video,

[@EyeInfluence]

I’ll look into those frames. As for wearing prescription over your prescription, it may not be a good idea. Visually it may cause some discomfort since technically it’s changing the exact Rx that you got from your doctor.

[@xCriminalKingx]

Just bought the ultra blue pair from GameStop for about 39.99 they are an absolute beauty , I love em so far but can I where these all the time like driving and everything?

[@fulhouse1212]

How do you feel about wearing these for screen working, when i also use prescription -1,25 for driving, watching tv etc., i am a little bothered with the +0,25? thanks :)

[@KusiuStunt]

I just received my pair, I am still not sure if 0,25 magnification will not make my eyes used to it after looking through these glasses in front of computer every day, spoke with some opticians in my city, the aren't sure about it too, but my eyes feel relaxed after long time infron of coomputer, that's for sure

[@andreizhilkin2680]

Hi there! Thank you for the video! I am wondering if the +0.25 magnifying will effect my eyesight in the future. By that I mean, can it make me see worse after longterm use of the glasses if compared to how I see now?

[@EyeInfluence]

Our vision, much like our hair, is genetic. So if you're meant to wear glasses (genetically speaking) then you'll need them eventually either way. You may find that your eyes become slightly dependant on the computer glasses but you have to weigh out the alternative. Yes, you'll become slightly dependant but the alternative is the headaches, blurry vision and tired eyes that come with computer eye fatigue. Hope that helps. Have an awesome day!

[@andreizhilkin2680]

Thanks for your fast reply! Hope i got good genes=) One last question is... If I don't have headaches, blurry vision and tired eyes, will they ( glasses ) give me any advantages?

[@EyeInfluence]

Russia Swimming if you don’t have any of the symptoms of Digital eye strain then I would just suggest resting your eyes as often as you can. This will really help and you don’t need the glasses yet. I have a link in my bio to an article I wrote about this. Check it out. Thanks for the comment. It helps everyone.

[@andreizhilkin2680]

Thank you very much for helping me out! Have a good day!

[@squidmak]

Hi, I am considering buying a pair of these glasses for work as I basically sit in front of a computer screen all day. I loved your explanation on how these glasses work, but is there anything special about the tint that they use?

[@EyeInfluence]

squidmak The color isn’t unique to them if that’s what you mean. Most optical shops can make lenses that color. If you mean “is the tint really part of the reason why it works for computer work and gaming “ then the answer is yes. The color helps with contrast. The anti glare helps make things sharper. The combination of that with prescription = Gunnar’s success. You need all of it. So yes the tint is important. Hope that helps. Have a great day!

[@D4RKD4YZ]

I thought so to and it scared me! and thats how I ended up here. lol Oh and Subbed! Great Vid. I couldnt find anything on or in their packaging or website.

[@EyeInfluence]

Greatly appreciate the support Eric. I have another video going live tomorrow that you may like. Gunnar vs Felix Gray computer glasses. I'll discuss the magnification choices. Thanks again for the sub.

[@rjv_mntn]

​@@EyeInfluence I've been looking online to see for this exact thing. Thanks for the video. I definitely noticed the magnification. My eyes are definitely more relaxed after long work sessions when I wear the glasses though. Cannot start a workday without these on. However, I've noticed that they make things blurry when I try to focus on something that's over 20 feet away. Edit: Wrote this comment before I saw Gunner's response at the end of the video. Makes sense that they do not recommend it for long-distance viewing.

[@michaelklein23]

Most appreciated info. I'm looking to purchase a similar product to this I don't know how important it is for me I've got excellent vision but my work requires me to sit in front of 2 monitors for 12 hours 4 days a week. Any suggestions on which ones to get? And whether i really need a pair? I don't think I've experienced eye strain although my head does hurt a little sometimes but I thought it was cause of lack of sleep

[@EyeInfluence]

Hi Mike, Sorry for the super late reply. I've really been encouraging something that I call "Light Management". By this I mean control your light exposure throughout the day and you may be able to stop digital eye strain and other computer related issues. Because you spend so much time in front of a computer screen I would really encourage you to implement breaks every 20-30 minutes. Just 20 seconds long, looking away from the screen, will really help reduce eye muscle fatigue. I know that it's tough to remember but I would start with this before wearing glasses to filter blue light. Glasses should be worn during the second half of your workday to help prevent sleep disruption. Computer glasses can help but it sounds like you have perfect vision. Start with taking regular breaks and I think you'll see a big improvement.

[@michaelklein23]

@@EyeInfluence thanks for your reply. Yeah i can definitely take breaks doubt I can every 20 minutes tho. I'll look at the fairly inexpensive ones since I don't really need a pair. Headaches are the only thing I actually get but rarely at thay. Again thanks much appreciated.

[@Ramses2114]

Gracias por tu video, me gusto.

[@r6sonice]

Love the video man! Since your in the optical profession, you’ll know more than I do for sure so I have e a question. If I spend 5 hours a day playing fast action video games, will these glasses be harmful in anyway at all because they’re magnified a little?

[@EyeInfluence]

They won’t be harmful but not everyone can tolerate the magnification. If it doesn’t bother you then it’s only gonna help. You can always give it a try and return it if they don’t work out.

[@r6sonice]

Wow thanks for the reply man even after all the time that’s gone by since you made the video.

[@EyeInfluence]

Here to serve. Thanks for watching. :)